Does heavy or Light Armor matter in Skyrim?

To clarify, light is better in most cases because it provides 50% stamina regeneration. If you have smithing, light armor will hit the armor cap. The only reason to go heavy is for the looks, punching damage, or if you constantly die from falling off cliffs.
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Should I use light armor or heavy armor in Skyrim?

Top Voted Answer. Light Armor is superior in every way. For starters there is a game imposed Armor limit that by most people's level 50 is already more than passed making the Heavy Armor's extra numbers irrelevant. Second of all the Light Armour skill tree takes less perks to complete.
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Is there any reason to not use heavy armor in Skyrim?

Well in the early game, light armor will help more with sneaking. Late game, however, both armors can reach the armor cap, at which point more armor is useless. The only difference is that heavy armor will hit the armor cap sooner than light armor.
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What are the benefits of heavy armor in Skyrim?

Heavy Armor weighs nothing and doesn't slow you down when worn. 25% Armor bonus if wearing all Heavy Armor: head, chest, hands, feet. 50% less stagger when wearing only Heavy Armor. Additional 25% Armor bonus if wearing a matched set of Heavy Armor.
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Does armor type matter in Skyrim?

So it may seem that heavy armor has high armor rating, especially in the beginning. However, as you put points in light armor perks, you will find that not only will the armor be greater while wearing all light armor, but some things like not making any noise when sneaking while in light armor, is really useful.
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What armor should I wear in Skyrim?

However, while dragon armor has the highest defense value, there are other worthwhile sets to consider including Daedric, Ebony, and Glass. You'll be able to make all of these yourself once your Smithing is sufficiently levelled up. A lot of the choices you make will be due to personal preference.
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What does armor weight affect Skyrim?

Heavy armor makes you slower and less stealthy, while light armor allows you to move quickly and silently, but what decides whether you are heavy or light?
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Can you mix light and Heavy Armor in Skyrim?

Armour set bonuses scale depending on how many armour pieces are worn. Now you don't have to wear a helmet, can wear both light and heavy armour and still receive a fair bonus from all your perks. Mix and match to your heart's content!
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What does increasing Heavy Armor skill do in Skyrim?

The following are the perks that become available to select as the skill is leveled up. Increases armor rating for Heavy Armor by 20%/ 40%/ 60%/ 80%/ 100%. Unarmed attacks with Heavy Armor gauntlets do their armor rating in extra damage. An extra damage only affects their base armor.
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Do you walk slower with Heavy Armor Skyrim?

How much slower are you at the weight limit (not over) : 5% speed penalty. It has been noted that the speed bonuses seem to stack additively. For example, while in heavy armor and a two hander you would move 35% slower.
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What happens if you wear Heavy Armor without proficiency?

If you wear armor that you lack proficiency with, you have disadvantage on any ability check, saving throw, or attack roll that involves Strength or Dexterity, and you can't cast spells. Armor Class (AC): Armor protects its wearer from attacks. The armor (and shield) you wear determines your base Armor Class.
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Is Daedric armor light or heavy?

Daedric Armor is a set of heavy armor available in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It is extremely heavy, but also has the highest armor rating in the base game and its add-ons. The armor set contains five pieces: a helmet, boots, gauntlets, a cuirass and greaves, and an optional shield.
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What is the disadvantage of Heavy Armor in Skyrim?

Heavy armor is not stealth friendly. Wearing heavy armor creates more noise while moving, which makes it harder to sneak. This can be negated with the Muffle enchantment or spell as well as the Silence perk in the Sneak tree.
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Do spellswords use heavy or light armor?

Spell sword does light armor/armor spells, with a blade and spells. Battlemage throws on the heavy armor. Battlemage is pretty much a mage wearing heavy armor who mainly relies on spells and only uses a sword or whatever once the enemy gets close.
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Should mages use light or Heavy Armor?

Since you never increase stamina as a mage, your carrying capacity never goes up. As a mage, your perks are already spread pretty thin, so grabbing the weightless armor perks are usually a no-go. So most mages go with clothing or light armor at most.
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Is Daedric or Dragon Armour better?

With some simple math, that means Daedric armour is 1.065x greater than Dragonplate in the overall armour rating. Laughable difference at a lesser rating, but once you fortify your armour continuously throughout the game, believe me, it makes a difference. So in defense, yes Daedric is superior.
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What armor should I use in Skyrim?

The Best Armor In The Base Game That Looks Incredibly Cool To Boot. No doubt the coolest and best heavy armor set in Skyrim, the Daedric armor set is both a statement and a great choice. Even better, it requires a lower level of Smithing than Dragonplate armor, only 90, as well as the Daedric Smithing perk.
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Is there any benefit to light armor in Skyrim?

To clarify, light is better in most cases because it provides 50% stamina regeneration. If you have smithing, light armor will hit the armor cap. The only reason to go heavy is for the looks, punching damage, or if you constantly die from falling off cliffs.
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Is Light Armor better than heavy?

As for the weight, obviously light armors have an edge but worn armors weigh nothing with the appropriate perk. Still easier to have multiple light armor pieces if you wana swap gear. light armor gives a +50% stamina regen bonus, heavy armor a 50% "less stagger".
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Is light or Heavy Armor better in Skyrim anniversary?

Light Armor is Superior. There is a perk in heavy armor where any armor you wear won't effect your carrying weight. Any heavy armor or item you have equipped to wear will weigh nothing.
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Do you move slower with Heavy Armor Skyrim?

Heavy Armor weighs nothing and doesn't slow you down when worn. 25% Armor bonus if wearing all Heavy Armor: head, chest, hands, feet. 50% less stagger when wearing only Heavy Armor.
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Can you play stealth with Heavy Armor in Skyrim?

You need the perk, or the steed stone. Even with 100% sneak and muffle, heavy armor (per piece) has a built in penalty to sneaking. If it's weightless AND muffled the penalty is removed. It's very doable.
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What is the weakest Heavy Armor in Skyrim?

The Worn Shrouded Armor set is the worst armor you can find in Skyrim. It has an armor rating of 35 that can't be increased through tempering.
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